A manager of The Cheese Store of Silver Lake will be opening Milkfarm, an artisan cheese store in Eagle Rock that is taking over a former office space in the 2100 block of Colorado Boulevard. Leah Park Fierro said her store, which she plans to open by late February or early March, will be centered around a communal table where customers can enjoy cheese plates, quick bites, sandwiches, pastries as well as local beer and wine. Milkfarm will also host wine and cheese classes and “meet the maker” nights.

“l’m so excited to open my first small business venture in downtown Eagle Rock,” says Fierro in a press release. I hope Milkfarm can serve the needs of local residents beyond just providing artisan cheese, beer and wine, but additionally expose the community to other local hidden gems.”

In other Shopper and Diner news:

Also in Eagle Rock, home and garden boutique Acorn recently opened its doors. The LA Times notes Acorn is looking to capitalize on the neighborhood’s friendly and local-minded clientele. Offering an array of terrariums, small garden center, and a host of other wallet-friendly natural curiosities, the store is located on at 1611 Colorado Boulevard.

Eater LA reports that Highland Park will be welcoming a storefront location of shaved ice purveyor, Carol Banh’s, New York Snow. Previously Bahn offered her Taiwanese-style flavored ice and fresh fruit at a location inside District BBQ in the Arts District.

Atwater Village Tavern is keeping new hours says the Los Feliz Ledger. A recently added lunch service is dishing up new eats from chef Marcel Farrohkhi. Highlights include slow-cooked BBQ Brisket Tacos as well as 12 beers on tap.

Marni Epstein is a freelance writer and music journalist who has also worked in both the film and digital media industries.